Speakout Pre-Intermediate
Lead in: Review: Classroom language | Spelling | Parts of Speech | Tenses and structures |Question words | Auxiliary verbs | Vocabulary
Unit 1 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Life |
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Language |
Question forms | Past Simple | |
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Reading |
I can read 2 texts about love stories. I can read advice developing conversations. I can understand programme information about the drama. |
10 12 14 |
A2 |
T/F | Discuss |
Listening |
I can understand people saying what makes them happy. I can identify stressed words. I can check conversations. I can follow someone describing a friend. |
8 9 12 15 |
A2
B1 |
Complete Quotes | Personalise
Complete pictured conversations. Key phrases. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow part of a drama set in Blackpool. What do you look for in a friend? |
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B1 |
Authentic TV drama Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can discuss what makes me happy. I can ask / answer Qs about hobbies, holidays, weekends. I can discuss my attitudes to love. I can talk about 5 dates in my life. I can make short conversations. I can link words to sound natural. I can plan a party conversation. I can ask / talk about companions. I can find out / talk about a special friend. |
9 9 10 11 12 13 13 15 15 |
A2
B1 |
WHQs. | Group work
Paired Q & A.
Starting and finishing conversations. Describing relationships. |
Writing |
I can link ideas with and, but, so, because. I can write about an important year in my life. I can write a paragraph about my best friend. |
11 11 15 |
B1 |
use linkers. Follow model. |
Speakout tips |
Note idiomatic phrases using get and have Use so to add a question or change topic in conversation. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 1 |
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Unit 2 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Work |
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Language |
Present Simple | Present Continuous | Frequency adverbs |
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A2 |
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Reading |
I can read a dictionary definition of motivate. I can read and respond to a job advert. I can read notes about a company. I can read a short text about work/life balance. I can read a posting about work/life balance. |
18 19 22 25 25 |
A2
B1 |
Discuss.
WHQs. Y/N Qs.
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Listening |
I can understand discussions about motivation. I can understand 3 people describing activities. I can read about pay, danger, and interest in different jobs. I can understand a man talking about his job. I can understand a talk about a work experience company. I can understand a talk about work / life balance. |
18 18 19 22 22 25 |
B1 |
WHQs. Make notes and report. Complete sentences | Analyse +, - and ? WHQs.| Discuss in pairs. Mke notes | Write Qs | Discuss. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can understand a programme about international commuting. What do you do? |
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B1 |
Complete sentences | Who says...| Discuss Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can discuss workplace activities. I can discuss different stimuli for motivation. I can discuss and rank motivations. I can discuss positive and negative aspects of jobs. I can discuss pay, danger, and interest in different jobs. I can plan a TV programme about dangerous jobs. I can talk about the industry I work in. I can use comments | questions to maintain conversation. I can respond and ask follow-up questions. I can plan a VocationVacation. |
18 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 23 |
B1 |
Discuss photos | Define words.
Express personal opinions.
Group work. Generic vocabulary.
Make and use notes. |
Writing |
I can start and end formal / informal emails. I can write an email response to e job advert. I can write 3 true and 3 false sentences about my job or studies. I can write a posting about my work / life balance. |
19 19 21
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B1 |
Discuss.
Use model. |
Speakout tips |
I can notice and use syllable stress in words. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 2. |
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Unit 3 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Time Out |
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Language |
Future: Present Continuous | be going to | Questions without auxiliaries |
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A2 |
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Reading |
I can read and answer an arts quiz. I can complete phone calls in flow charts. I can read programme information about the documentary. |
31 33 34 |
B1 |
Respond | Listen and check.
Predict topics. |
Listening |
I can understand a radio programme about time out. I can understand 4 phone calls. I can understand a description of a day out. |
28 32 35 |
B1 |
Complete notes. | WHQs. Match to texts. | Complete notes. Number activities in sequence. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a TV Documentary about Barcelona. What do you like doing in your free time? |
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B1 |
Check activities| Note comments.| WHQs. Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can use collocations to talk about time out. I can discuss things to do and see in London. I can discuss plans for free time activities. I can discuss my preferences in music, art, and theatre. I can talk about my arts activity. I can discuss answering phone calls. I can use phrases to overcome problems with phone call I can role play a phone conversation. I can discuss the TV programme. I can discuss a perfect day out. |
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B1 |
Use pictures. Make notes in chart.
Role play cards.
WHQs. |
Writing |
I can read / write email invitations. I can write an email invitation to a perfect day yout. |
29 35 |
B1 |
Use models / prompts |
Speakout tips |
Prepare ideas and language before starting a phone call. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 3. |
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Unit 4 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Great Minds |
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Language |
Present Perfect + ever/never | Obligation can, must, have to |
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A2 |
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Reading |
I can follow a text about educational ideas. I can complete a text about school rules. I can read a posted Q about language learning and 4 answers. I can read a posted problem asking advice. |
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B1 |
Paragraph topics | Comments. Language | Listen and check. |
Listening |
I can understand a discussion about a talent show. I can follow a discussion about test tips. |
39 45 |
B1 |
Make notes in chart. Agree / not agree? Reasons? |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a documentary about repeating intelligence tests. Are you learning anything at the moment? |
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B1 |
Mixed questions | Discuss.
Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can talk about things I have made and done. I can ask / answer Have you ever Qs. I can talk about my special talents. I can talk about education topics. I can discuss home schooling. I can discuss school rules in different settings. I can discuss ideas about education. I can discuss problems and advice. I can respond to advice. |
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B1 |
Use word bank.
Personal experience. Discuss advantages / disadvantages. T/F statements. Agree / not agree? Reasons? Discuss.
Use role cards. |
Writing |
I can correct mistakes in a text about a secret talent. I can write about my special talent. I can write an advice posting. |
39 39 45 |
B1 |
Grammar | Punctuation | Spelling Use model. | Peer correct. |
Speakout tips |
Avoid repeated mistakes. Note corrections in a different colour. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 4. |
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Unit 5 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Travel |
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Language |
Past Simple + Past Continuous| verb patterns |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read an extract from a book. I can read an email report of a journey. I can read about a guide to Iguacu. I can read a TV listing about the presenter. I can read about a travel award. |
46 51 52 54 55 |
B1 |
WHQs. Make notes | Report Note good / bad aspects. | Language WHQs. Pre-viewing task. Pre-listening task. |
Listening |
I can understand my classmates reporting on texts. I can understand a Radio show about travelling. I can understand Juan talking about a place and giving directions. I can understand 3 sets of directions. I can understand a winner describing her journey. |
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B1 |
Make notes | Compare. Complete the notes.
Follow on street map. T/F statements. | Make notes. WHQs | Note key phrases. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow part of a travel documentary. Do you enjoy travelling to different countries? |
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B1 |
Note making | Sequencing. Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can report on the text I read. I can describe an event during a trip or journey. I can talk about packing for a journey. I can discuss different kinds of holiday. I can use phrases to show or check understanding. I can role play asking for and giving directions. |
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B1 |
Oral summary from notes. Work in groups.
Describe holiday habits. Understanding directions. Pair Information gap. |
Writing |
I can write sentences about travelling. I can use sequencers in describing a journey. I can write a 3 paragraph description of a journey idea. |
51 51 55 |
B1 |
Compare | Choose Use model | Compare | Choose |
Speakout tips |
Making short notes of main ideas. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 5. |
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Unit 6 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Fitness |
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Language |
Present Perfect + for / since | may, might, will |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read 4 texts about healthy living. I can read a blog about food. I can read a text about street doctors. I can read and complete a dialogue. I can read a website about a sporting memory. |
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B1 |
Topics | Meaning of numbers. WHQs. | Language Discuss ideas. | Personal response. Prediction from context. |
Listening |
I can understand a talk about food. I can understand a visit to a doctor. I can understand sports survey. |
61 62 65 |
B1 |
Complete sentences. Topic / Advice Sequence | Key phrases |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a comedy sketch about sport. What do you do to keep fit? |
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B1 |
M/C Qs. | Who says? Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can discuss things which are good or bad for health. I can talk about how long I have done things. I can talk about categories of food. I can talk about foreign foods. I can comment on predictions about food. I can discuss remedies for illnesses. I can role play a doctor visit. I can talk about sports I enjoy watching or playing. |
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B1 |
WHQ Y/NQ Use illustrated topics. | Ask and answer. vegetables | meat | fruit | desserts
Select | Compare ideas.
Use role cards. Equipment | Scoring | Clothes | Places |
Writing |
I can write answers to recorded questions. I can write a sports survey. I can write about a sporting memory. |
59 65 65 |
B1 |
Ask Qs. Report results. Use prompts. |
Speakout tips |
Clues to guessing unknown words. | Don't write very long sentences! | Plan and predict interactions in new situations. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 6. |
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Unit 7 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Changes |
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Language |
used to | purpose, cause, result |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read a radio listing about Life Change. I can read extracts about an imposter. I can read about Chinese university students in the UK. I can read programme information about a drama. |
68 70 72 74 |
B1 |
Idioms with prepositions m/c questions WHQs WHQs |
Listening |
I can understand two stories of life changes. I can understand several requests for information. I can understand a talk about emigration. |
68 72 75 |
B1 |
T/F statements. | Discuss opinions. Topic Sequence | T/F statements WHQs | Key phrases | Discuss |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow extracts from a TV drama. How has your life changed in the last ten years? |
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B1 |
Order main event | Who says? | Discuss Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can talk about changes in my life. I can link ideas to show purpose. I can discuss telling lies in various situations. I can discuss university education in another country. I can discuss use of facilities. I can ask for and check information. I can talk about my reaction to a new situation. |
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B1 |
used to various topics link given phrases decisions and reasons Pre-reading task. Link facility / action Pair information gap. Use Q prompts. |
Writing |
I can extend a story of a life change. I can write 3 paragraphs about a change in my life. I can write a blog/diary about a new experience. |
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B1 |
Extend paragraphs using notes.
Use model text. / given structure |
Speakout tips |
Store Phrases with prepositions in a special section in your note book. Store collocation pairs together in your note book |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 7. |
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Unit 8 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Money |
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Language |
Relative clauses | too much/many, enough, very |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read a questionnaire about money. I can read about work and pay. I can read a list of shopping tips. I can read a web advert for entrepreneurs. |
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B1 |
Respond and discuss. Discuss: Who deserves more money? Evaluate | Personalize | Discuss |
Listening |
I can understand a talk about money making ideas. I can identify stress in multi-word verbs. I can understand a discussion about fair pay for jobs. I can understand 5 shopping interactions. I can follow a presentation of a business idea. |
78 80 81 83 85 |
B1 |
Describe | T/F | Discuss WHQs.
Link topics and quotes. Main idea | Key phrases Complete sentences. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can understand a documentary about Google. How do you feel about shopping? |
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B1 |
Complete statements | T/F | Discuss. Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can discuss different ways to use money. I can describe places and objects. I can discuss famous, popular products. I can talk about excessive habits. I can discuss fair pay for different jobs. I can role play a shopping interaction. I can describe things I want to buy. I can present a business idea. |
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B1 |
Vocabulary Pair information gap. WHQs. too much / too many / not enough Reasons for high pay. Use flow chart. Pair interaction. Group work. |
Writing |
I can use intensifiers to add emphasis. I can write an advert for a product. I can write a short presentation of a business idea. |
79 79 85 |
B1 |
Use intensifiers. Use model |
Speakout tips |
Multi-word verbs: Write example sentences in your notebook. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 8. |
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Unit 9 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Nature |
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Language |
Comparatives | Superlatives, Articles |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read two wildlife experiences. I can read a quiz about human / animal abilities. I can read programme information. |
90 92 94 |
B1 |
WHQs. Key phrases. | Retell stories.
Topics | Complete sentences. |
Listening |
I can follow a radio documentary about nature. I can identify stress in comparatives | superlatives. I can follow a discussion of human / animal abilities. I can follow a talk about a visit to a wild place. |
88 89 92 95 |
B1 |
Topics | Correct reading text.
Match quotes | Key phrases WHQs. | Key phrases | Discuss. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a TV documentary on the Northern Lights. How do you feel about being in the countryside? |
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B1 |
Meaning from context. | Discuss. Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can discuss experience of natural landscapes. I can discuss my experience of wild places. I can compare city and country life. I can group animals, insects and reptiles. I can identify close-up photos. |
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B1 |
Read comments | Explain preference. Categorize vocabulary. Express degrees of certainty. |
Writing |
I can extend a Green Survey. I can correct misspellings of homophones. I can write my ideas on an environmental topic. I can write a blog recommending a place. |
89 89 89 95 |
B1 |
Personalize, compare. Correction skills. Use model. Use model and prompt Qs. |
Speakout tips |
Get a study buddy to work with and test your learning. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 9. |
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Unit 10 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Society |
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Language |
Uses of like | Present/ Past Passive |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read a formal opinion letter | Informal support letter. I can read about alternative sentencing for crimes. I can read an informal email of complaint. I can read about The Zimmers. I can read a posting about litter. |
99 100 103 104 105 |
B1 |
Contrast styles. | Language.
Correct features of style. WHQs. WHQs. |
Listening |
I can follow conversations about cities. I can understand 3 complaints. I can understand a discussion of concerns about issues. |
98 102 105 |
B1 |
Main idea | Quotes | Language Topics | WHQs. | Quotes. Complete quotes | |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a documentary about The Zimmers. How do you feel about city life? |
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B1 |
Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can talk about different cities. I can discuss, evaluate crimes. I can discuss for/against alternative sentencing. I can suggest sentences for crimes. I can talk about problems which annoy me. I can role play making / responding to a complaint. I can prepare a talk about a problem. |
99 100 100 101 102 103 105 |
B1 |
Express opinions.
Express opinions, give reasons.
Role cards. Persuading. |
Writing |
I can extend and complete narrative stories. I can write an email of complaint. I can write a posting commenting on a problem. |
101 103 105 |
B1 |
Develop from model. Use model and prompts. |
Speakout tips |
I can introduce a complaint. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 10. |
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Unit 11 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Technology |
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Language |
Present Perfect + just, already, yet | 1st Cond + when |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read a travel blog. I can read about a virtual world computer game. I can read about wilfing. |
109 110 112 |
B1 |
Reference pronouns. WHQs. Comment. WHQs. Comment |
Listening |
I can follow 4 people about keeping in touch. I can follow a discussion about the internet. I can follow people talking about use of gadgets. |
106 112 115 |
B1 |
Main idea | Who says? | Discuss T/F | List topics | Complete quotes. Topics | Key phrases. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a report of a social experiment. How do you feel about technology? |
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B1 |
WHQs | T/F | Personalize Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can talk about communication technology. I can report on a To Do list. I can discuss my views on computer games. I can discuss short opinion statements. |
108 109 110 113 |
B1 |
Complete table.
Read comments. Agree or not. Agree or not. Give reasons. |
Writing |
I can rewrite a travel blog. I can complete a guide to successful game play. I can talk about possible conditions. I can write a comment on a message board. |
109 111 111 115 |
B1 |
Using pronouns. verb forms. Speculate / Compare. Use model and given structure. |
Speakout tips |
Write plans to improve/maintain your English in a To do list. I can use phrases to disagree politely. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 11. |
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Unit 12 |
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Learning and Exam skills |
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Experiences |
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Language |
Reported Speech |
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B1 |
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Reading |
I can read about the work of film extras. I can read a quiz about Film Quotes. I can read about internet celebrities. I can read about the life of Albert Schweitzer. I can read about a personal concierge. I can read programme information about Lewis Hamilton. I can read a message about past ambitions. |
118 119 120 121 122 124 125 |
B1 |
Predict | T/F | Check | Use vocab. m/c answers WHQs | Language. Paragraph topics
WHQs. | Word/definition match Main ideas. |
Listening |
I can understand 8 people talking about being famous. I can understand 4 requests to a personal concierge. I can understand Rhodri talking about his ambitions. |
120 122 125 |
B1 |
Main ideas | Complete quotes. | Discuss Main ideas | Detailed listening Topics | Report. |
Viewing Video podcast |
I can follow a TV documentary about Lewis Hamilton. Would you like to be famous? |
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WHQs. | Quotes in order | Discuss. Authentic interviews |
Speaking |
I can talk about the type of film I like. I can summarise I film I know. I can exchange information about favourite films. I can use formal or informal phrases to ask for more time. I can role play making requests and offers. I can talk about past and present ambitions. I can comment on ambitions and write about my own. |
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B1 |
Read posters | Word bank. Use prompts. Report partner's comments. Coping strategies. Role cards. Act | Write | Perform.
Use model and prompts. |
Writing |
I can research and write a profile of a famous person. |
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B1 |
Using paragraphs. |
Speakout tips |
Using topic sentences to introduce a paragraph. |
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Lookback |
Review grammar, Functions, Vocabulary from Unit 12. |
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